Medicare to Cover Advance Care Planning for Older Americans
Counseling would be voluntary; could take place during a senior's annual physical
One in Five Pediatricians Drop Families Who Refuse Vaccines
Experts say deep philosophical differences, concern for other young patients may explain why
Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks
Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved
Chronic Pain Conditions Cost $32K Per Patient Annually
Outpatient visits (mean of nearly 19 visits per year per patient) primarily drive costs
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Stewardship Could Improve Appropriate Medical Imaging Use
Stewardship model could guide use to improve clinical outcomes and create value at point of care
American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 24-28
CHEST 2015 The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians was held from Oct. 24 to 28 in Montreal and attracted...
Doctors May Wait Too Long to Up Rx for Severe Acne
Research suggests many patients staying on antibiotics too long
Income Level Doesn’t Substantially Impact CPAP Use
Research suggests obstacles other than financial are primarily responsible for low uptake
AAFP Encourages Family Doctors to Consider Prescribing Naloxone
Coprescription urged for patients, family members, close friends when patient at risk of overdose
